Cub Cadet 2518

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Cub Cadet 2518 is a lawn and garden tractor built for homeowners who want to keep their yards looking great. This tractor was made from 2002 to 2003 and has a two-wheel drive system. It's powered by a Kohler Command engine with two cylinders and 20 horsepower, which is above average for its class. The engine is air-cooled and runs on gasoline.

One of the best things about the Cub Cadet 2518 is its hydrostatic transmission. This means you can change speeds smoothly without shifting gears. The tractor has an open operator station and uses an electric starter, making it easy to use. It's 71.7 inches long, 48.8 inches wide, and 42.9 inches tall, with a weight of 712 pounds. The tractor has lawn and turf tires, perfect for driving on grass without damaging it. It also has a PTO (power take-off) system that lets you attach and use different tools.
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Key Specifications

Category: Lawn and Garden

Power Output: 20 hp (14.9 kW)

Transmission: Shaft-driven hydrostatic

Drive Type: Two-wheel drive (2WD)

Operating Weight: 712 lb (323 kg)

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Cub Cadet 2518 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Cub Cadet 2518 is Average. It is greater than 64% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 0.3K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Cub Cadet 2518 is Average. It is greater than 65% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 0.2K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Cub Cadet 2518 is Average. It is greater than 52% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Cub Cadet 2518 is Average. It is greater than 56% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Kohler
Model
Command
Cooling Type
Air-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Vertical (V)
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Induction Type
Natural Aspiration
Cylinders
2
Displacement
38 ci (0.6 L)
Bore
3.03 in (77.0 mm)
Stroke
2.64 in (67.1 mm)
Rated RPM
3600
Power Output
20 hp (14.9 kW)

Transmission

Type
Shaft-driven hydrostatic
Forward Gears
Infinite
Reverse Gears
Infinite

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
Two-wheel drive (2WD)
Steering Type
Manual
Brake Type
Internal expanding